Raymond Neal Rose

Raymond Neal Rose, 60, of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Born March 27, 1964, in Alabama, he was employed as a cook at The Railyard in Bluefield West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife Chasity, his parents Marcus R. (Ret. US Army) and Dorcas L. Rose, and a brother Marcu I. Rose.

Left to cherish his memory sisters, Rebecca L. Beck (Greg), of Virginia Beach, Va., Deborah J. Ready (Buck) of Moneta, Virginia; stepbrother Raymond A. Rose of Durham, North Carolina; four nieces, two nephews and numerous cousins.

He traveled extensively as an “Army Brat” and as an avid Grateful Dead fan.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. We would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and his many friends and coworkers. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the SPCA or the American Cancer Society.

“Let there be songs to fill the air.” -Grateful Dead